Subjects
For a general view about the body and diseases you can click through these subjects.
Blood
Blood is your body’s transport system. It flows through your entire body, delivering oxygen and nutrients and disposing of waste. But blood does a lot more, it ensures that your body temperature remains stable, it forms a crust when you cut yourself and it can neutralise harmful substances and pathogens.
Read more about bloodChromosomes
There are chromosomes in every cell of your body. These chromosomes contain your DNA or genetic material, which determines how you look and how your body works. Chromosomes are made up of small pieces of DNA with a fixed place on the chromosome. Such a small piece of DNA is called a gene.
Read more about chromosomesOrgans and organ systems
Each body contains a variety of organs. Each of those organs has its own function. They work together and influence each other so that your body can function well and you stay healthy.
Read more about organs and organ systemsHormones
Hormones are substances produced by your body itself. They are indispensable for your development and your daily functioning. Your body produces many different types of hormones, such as the thyroid hormone or sex hormones, e.g. testosterone and oestrogen.
Read more about hormonesSkeleton
Your skeleton is made up of bones. Some of them are connected by a joint, for example, your arms, legs or fingers. A joint thus consists of two separate bone ends that can move independently from each other.
Your joints are very important, if something is wrong, you will notice it immediately, i.e. the joint hurts and you’re restricted in your movements.
Read more about skeletonBrain and the nervous system
Your brain is in your head. It’s connected through your spinal cord to an extensive network of nerves that run through your entire body, the peripheral nervous system. Your brain and spinal cord together form the central nervous system.
Read more about brain and the nervous systemMiscellaneous
There are also disorders or diseases that result in physical and/or mental symptoms without a direct cause being found. Examinations don’t indicate any abnormalities. But that doesn’t mean that all is well physically, you can still suffer from symptoms that affect your daily functioning and your development.
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